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Samarrippas Promotes Cooper Neimand to Assistant Coach at Lincoln Memorial University

Recently named Lincoln Memorial University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeremiah Samarrippas has promoted former graduate assistant Cooper Neimand to a full-time assistant coach for the Railsplitters. Over the last two seasons Neimand has been instrumental in LMU’s success, aiding the Railsplitters to 51 victories, three combined South Atlantic Conference championships, two NCAA Division II Championship

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Jirsa Joins UNCG Men’s Basketball Staff

UNC Greensboro (UNCG) head men’s basketball coach Mike Jones has announced the addition of Ron Jirsa to his staff as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Jirsa comes to UNCG from Radford where he worked since June 2015. During his time at Radford, Jirsa was responsible for post player development, recruiting, scheduling and academics for Radford. A veteran

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Barnette Named Cardinals’ Director of Basketball Operations

Taylor Barnette, who has worked with the University of Louisville men’s basketball team for the past three seasons, has been named Director of Basketball Operations on UofL Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Mack‘s staff. “Taylor Barnette has earned his new position of director of operations through hard work,” said Mack.  “His positivity is contagious and both

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Tommy DeSalme Name Hutchinson CC Head Coach

Junior college basketball’s winningest team is going high-octane. Tommy DeSalme was named the 15th head coach in the 90-year history of Blue Dragon Men’s Basketball. DeSalme was introduced to Blue Dragon Nation by Athletic Director Josh Gooch at a news conference on Thursday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. Hutchinson will be DeSalme’s fifth stop as

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Jenkins Added to Minnesota Men’s Basketball Staff

University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson announced the hiring of assistant coach Marcus Jenkins today. Jenkins comes to Minnesota from Richmond where he has worked since 2015 and has served as the Associate Head Coach since June 2018.  “I am excited to welcome Marcus Jenkins to our staff,” said Johnson. “Marcus is a

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Lorbach Joins UCCS Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff

University of Colorado Colorado Springs men’s basketball head coach Jeff Culver has announced the addition of Jacob Lorbach to the Mountain Lions coaching staff. “We are very excited to bring Jake into our family,” said Culver.  “He is a hardworking, passionate young coach that has a bright future in this business.  His experience in the Big

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Argenal Rejoins Musselman as Arkansas Assistant Coach

Gus Argenal, who worked two seasons at Nevada for Razorback head coach Eric Musselman, will rejoin his mentor as an assistant coach fat the University of Arkansas. Overall, Argenal brings 17 years of collegiate coaching experience. “I have known Gus and his strong reputation in the basketball community for many years,” Musselman said. “He was

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